Before this season of Gotham began, the show's creators teased that this season's Big Bad, Theo Galavan (James Frain), would turn out to be a well-known Batman villain. ComiConverse's Leonard Marciano examines a few candidates for the role.
As Season 2 of Gotham has gone on, it seemed Theo Galavan's identity would be cut-and-dry. But then with all of the twists this season, it’s becoming a treat to try and guess who Theo might be. Each of the names discussed below have certain attributes and backstories that Theo has displayed throughout this season. Let’s dive into each a little deeper to see if any of these identities take, or if he might be somebody completely different.